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ArticlePloS one2018

Validation of an abbreviated version of the Lubben Social Network Scale ("LSNS-6") and its associations with suicidality among older adults in China.

Qingsong Chang, Feng Sha, Chee Hon Chan, Paul S F Yip

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Article in PloS one, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07021872 (Reducing Loneliness Among Older Adults Through Enhancing Positive Affect), which is not on this map. Cited by 98 papers.

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NCT07021872 narecruitingnot on this mapstarted 2025, after this paper: background citation

Reducing Loneliness Among Older Adults Through Enhancing Positive Affect: A Randomized Controlled Trial With Ecological Momentary Assessments

TypeinterventionalSponsorEducation University of Hong KongRan2025 to 2026Enrolled276ConditionsLonelinessArmsTele-Positive Affect Intervention, Tele-Behavioral Activation Intervention, Tele-Friendly Visit
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4 authors.

Qingsong ChangDepartment of Social Work and Social Administration, Faculty of Social Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
Feng ShaDepartment of Social Work and Social Administration, Faculty of Social Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
Chee Hon ChanDepartment of Social Work and Social Administration, Faculty of Social Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
Paul S F YipDepartment of Social Work and Social Administration, Faculty of Social Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.ORCID 0000-0003-1596-4120

Funding

China-Rochester Suicide Research Training Program (CRSRT)D43TW009101 · FIC · UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER · PI CAINE, ERIC D. · 2011 to 2015
$1.2M
FIC NIH HHS D43 TW009101
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThis present study aims to estimate the structural validity, internal consistency reliability of the LSNS-6 and examine the associations between the LSNS-6 and suicidal outcomes among mainland Chinese older adults.

methodsThis validation study used a big representative sample (N = 2819) of older adults in Beijing from the Sample Survey on Aged Population in Urban/Rural China. Confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) were applied to examine the factor structures of the Chinese version of LSNS-6. Internal consistency reliability of the LSNS-6 was examined by Cronbach's alpha coefficient and the corrected item-total correlation. Logistic regression analyses were used to explore the associations between the LSNS-6 and late-life death wishes, suicidal ideation in mainland Chinese.

findingsThis present study showed good internal consistency and consistent factor structure of the LSNS-6 as well as its subscales. The present data demonstrated the LSNS-6 could be a useful tool for assessing social networks among older mainland Chinese. Interestingly, among the mainland Chinese, late-life suicidality was highly associated with the LSNS-6 family subscale, rather than the friends subscale.

conclusionThe LSNS-6 could be a useful tool for assessing social networks among older mainland Chinese. In addition, suggestion is made to improve social networks, especially in family bonds and support, as a promising strategy in reducing late-life suicide risks in mainland China.

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Social NetworkingAgedAged, 80 and overChinaFemaleHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedSuicideSurveys and Questionnaires

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